HAVERHILL, MA – March 17, 2011 – IMS Software, developer of IMSpost for CNC postprocessing and IMSverify for CNC verification and simulation, and OKK USA have signed a technology and sales partnership agreement.

Under the agreement IMS will develop OKK-approved prepackaged configurations of its CNC postprocessing, verification and simulation software for OKK’s 5-axis horizontal and vertical machining center product lines. OKK becomes an authorized reseller of IMS Software’s full product line.

‘This is a logical extension of the informal partnership IMS and OKK have had for several years,” said Dan Wrenn, president and co-founder of IMS. “We’re delighted to extend the relationship and offer a broader solution for all OKK customers.’

‘The partnership between OKK and IMS allows us to now offer two very important features for successful 5-axis machining,” said Rich Klein, Applications Manager at OKK USA. “Post processing and G-code verification are an invaluable part of 5-axis machining.’

About IMS

IMS Software, Inc., founded in 1989, is a recognized leader in providing NC postprocessing, verification and simulation solutions and services to companies seeking a competitive advantage in the manufacturing industry. With headquarters in Haverhill, MA., IMS solutions are sold worldwide, addressing the needs of companies of all sizes, primarily in the automotive, aerospace and defense, general manufacturing and machinery, and electromechanical industries.

Information on IMSpost, IMSce and IMSverify is available at https://www.ims-software.com.

About OKK

OKK Corporation, established in 1915, is one of the oldest machine tool builders in Japan. Customers across the globe have praised the reliability and depended on the precision of OKK horizontal and vertical machine tools. Specializing in milling machine construction, OKK offers a broad machine line-up. Whether your industry is automotive, aerospace, medical, die mold, power generation or part production OKK has a machine to fit your needs.

For further information visit: http://www.okkcorp.com to find your local distributor.